2014 Ford Focus Power Train Problems
- 948
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 948 stored complaint records:
- 17 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- Clutch Assembly · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 461 |
| 60–100k mi | 155 |
| 30–60k mi | 144 |
| 100–150k mi | 43 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
My 2014 focus is part of the group of cars that has a terrible clutch slippage problem. It's so bad that ford has offered to replace the clutch on extended warranty through a customer satisfaction program. Only one problem, because my car has a restored salvage title, that program doesn't include me. Ford has replaced this clutch once a while back, the car had a restored title then as well. So this clutch that is…
ODI 11258467
Power Train
I was sent paper work for a recall from ford motors (19n08 ) ref: my transmission clutch being faulty clutch shuddering which happen numerous times and causing it to feel like the car would stop right there. I called my ;local ford dealer ref: this recall and was given a schedule time for repair. They checked the focus and found its transmission had the above problem and need to be fixed . They replaced the clutch…
ODI 11289597
Power Train
The car started excessively jerking while driving at 45 mph. The car selected the wrong gear and could have killed someone. This car is dangerous to drive. The car had new clutches that are 7 months old. The car drove home but would not crank or start at all the next day. There was a red engine light on the dash. The tcm and the clutch pack has been replaced but the car is not fixed. It still rive the same way.
ODI 11278747
Power Train
Just got another letter from ford extending warrant on parts. At 80k transmission, from take off still pulls ans jerks, hesitates, and finally lunges, can't even pass on freeway. It's a safety hazard.
ODI 11256851
Power Train
Received a notice for a clutch repair, bringing in on friday. Car still shudders at slow speeds, and jerks into gear. When backing up on incline driveway, car rolls back.
ODI 11256511
Power Train
Vehicle shudder while accelerating from stop. 1st to 2nd gear. Preexisting condition from manufacturer
ODI 11256227
Power Train
I only drive once per week, still shuddering with lack of power. Car actually decelerates on incline, really have to get on gas.
ODI 11255407
Power Train
Takata recall. My car was stationary when the check engine light came on. I was able to slowly get home once i got past two rpm's car drives fine. Before you get to two rpms, the car will stall, jerk, shake. Car died at intersection when i had to make complete stop, started shaking terrible bad was able to turn off the engine off and turn it back on barely making it through the intersection again once you go past…
ODI 11255228
Power Train
I was told upon purchase that my vehicle was supposed to shudder and lunge, i was not informed of the severity of the recalls and the transmission issues. My car is unsafe to drive as it has trouble switching gears, and i fear pulling into traffic. When getting it fixed the ford dealership, bill collins ford in louisville ky refused a curiously vehicle for the 7-10 days it is estimated they will need to 'repair' my…
ODI 11254380
Power Train
Ford should give me a new transmission, can't even get to la from hollister. The vehicle still has no power, and is slipping and hesitating like crazy.
ODI 11254251
Power Train
Takata recall. On the date of 9/4/19 while backing out of my driveway onto a main street, my car stalled as i shifted my gear into drive. The check engine light immediately turned on after. I then pressed the gas pedal after shifting into drive to move my car from impeding traffic but the car would not move. I proceeded to get out of the car and push the car to a safe area. After, i turned off and on my car hoping…
ODI 11255200
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle did not respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact merged to the shoulder and then kept driving until the desired speed of 65 mph was reached. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11253704
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The car has been stalling, jerking, jumping and skipping every time i accelerate. I have taken the car to the dealers more than 4 or 5 times since i bought it in 2014! They told me those cars will do that. Wrong! I have all the paperwork of how many times i have taking it for the same thing. The car continues to shudders at slow speeds, and jerks into gear. When backing up on incline street/driveway, rolls back.…
ODI 11259063
Power Train
Ford customer satisfaction program 19n08 is an extended warranty for the clutch. The letter states it is a one time repair program. However, when i reached out to ford the system said there was no further information on the program. The trouble is my vehicle has already had a clutch replacement and the problem still exists. So if ford allows for only a one time repair then those vehicles that still experience…
ODI 11254058
Power Train
The vehicle will shudder while driving (city and highway), hesitate significantly when accelerating, has died in the roadway, has been in gear but would not accelerate, and jumps in and out of gear while traveling down the road. I took it to the dealer and they advised that both clutch actuators are defective. This is not in relation to any prior recalls. Was advised this is also a major issue that the dealer…
ODI 11306478
Power Train
I began having problems with the check engine light coming on. Before i could get it diagnosed i was on the road going about 35 miles per hour when i completely lost power. It felt as if the transmission had just switch to neutral and i was giving gas but going nowhere. I was able to pull off to the side of the road put the car in park and turn it off. When i turned it back on i was able to put the car in drive and…
ODI 11287506
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The ford focus i own was manufactured in 2014 with a known transmission problem. The manufacture alongside their franchises know about this issue yet they still refuse to repair it.
ODI 11252512
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on the highway and the car just stopped getting gas or responding to me it dropped speed dramatically as a simi was behind me which read oversized load and i was going up hill so i was trying to try my hardest to get in the emergency lane then the engine light popped on fooling a warning of my transmission was hot to stop. I was terrified i had my 2 kids in the back and they were scared also i thought…
ODI 11252596
Power Train
Been having issues with transmission. It has been replaced 3 times. Today transmission revved up to 4000 rpm then stuttered and completely shut off while traveling on the freeway going 70mph. Not the first time this has happened. Going to shop tomorrow. Not looking forward to spending $1500 a fourth time.
ODI 11246569
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Car will show "stop safely now" warning and completely shut off all controls at highway speeds. That car does not allow you to move it out of the fast lane or any lane. There is no way to move the car to safety once the warning activates. Very dangerous situation.
ODI 11254502
Fuel System, Diesel · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated while her daughter was driving 30 mph, the vehicle hesitated. The driver was able to park on the side of the road. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to local dealer holmes tuttle…
ODI 11301137
Power Train
Car shudders and shakes at high speed. It does not go into gear and rpms are over 6500. I must step on brake to get car to shift gears. Car completely lost power on freeway twice at 55 mph. Car was towed to dealer and transmission control module was replaced. Transmission has been replaced five times. Car makes cranking noises in reverse. Car rolls backwards when taking off brake on hill and would hit someone if…
ODI 11309032
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle violently vibrated. Also, the vehicle vibrated when started and coolant was discovered leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to lindsay ford ([redacted], wheaton, md 20902, [redacted]) where the water pump was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact planned to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The manufacturer…
ODI 11254261
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
There had been over 30 occurrences of having problems with my car not being able to properly shift into the right gear. I have had the clutch replaced 5 times but it has not fixed the shifting. I've ran into issues at stop signs and stop lights of almost getting into accidents because my car won't properly go into the gear or shift correctly. More recently, 3 months ago; my car turned off and would not run back on.…
ODI 11269298
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to shift into gear and the service engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to hagerstown ford ([redacted], hagerstown, md 21740, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: cas 24237271. The…
ODI 11256634